LPN programs in Oakland, CA
8 schools within 30 miles of Oakland, CA offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs, and one is in Oakland itself. LPNs in California earn a median $79,750 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in CA
- $79,750
8 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools within 30 mi of Oakland, CA
School results
Merritt College
Oakland, CA · 3.5 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
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Unitek College
Fremont, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA · 26 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +7
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA · 27 mi · Private
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +4
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA · 29 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Automotive technician
- Culinary arts
- +4
What LPNs earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $79,750
- $38.34 an hour
- Typical range
- $64,390–$100,450
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 82,850
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3%
- 51,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools to Oakland?
The closest are Merritt College (Oakland, 3 mi), Unitek College (Hayward, 10 mi), and City College of San Francisco (San Francisco, 13 mi). In total, 8 schools within 30 miles teach practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
How much do practical nursing (LPN/LVN) programs near Oakland cost?
For the 7 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,080 to $25,179. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do LPNs make near Oakland?
Across California, the median pay is $79,750 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Oakland?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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